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HI SB2358

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows electric vehicles capable of highway speeds (at least 55 mph) to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle.

  • Adds a definition of "electric vehicle" to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-221, referencing the definition in Section 291-71.

  • Requires the director of transportation to develop identification methods for qualifying electric vehicles, including the use of decals.

  • Amends HOV lane regulations to permit electric vehicles with 55+ mph capability to use HOV lanes on the same basis as motorcycles.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes; Electric Vehicles

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

3/8/2010

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment1/22/2010

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